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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.39, 485.97 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.39, 485.97 and 302.58 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.39 : 485.97 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.39/485.97 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.39x = 485.97 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.39x = 147,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,045.50/352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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